A POPULAR bike service 'The Freewheeler' started last Sunday with the Princetown to Okehampton route. Now in its third year, the Dartmoor National Park Authority's bike bus service will continue every Sunday until September 28. Cyclists are able to 'bus out' to Dartmoor, with cycles secured on a trailer, and freewheel all the way back on predominantly downhill routes, witnessing the Dartmoor scenery. The service will run on the same four popular routes as last year: l First Sunday of each month — Saltram to Princetown. l Second Sunday — Newton Abbot to Mardon Down, near Moretonhampstead. l Third Sunday — Plymouth to Okehampton. l Fourth Sunday — Buckfastleigh to Postbridge. On the fifth Sunday, an extra Saltram to Princetown route will run. This year routes are being subsidised by the National Park but a charge of £5 per bike is being made to help with operating costs. The service is open to anyone. The only restriction is the wheel rim size must be a minimum of 20ins. To ensure a place, call 01822 890414.
